{"id":382,"date":"2025-07-28T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=3348"},"modified":"2025-07-28T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T00:05:00","slug":"protection-against-ransomware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyetechnologysolutions.com\/?p=382","title":{"rendered":"The BEST protection against ransomware"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe class=\"fitvidsignore\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1084252793?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"USJul25 - Tech update video 4 ready to use\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone?<\/p>\n<p>Not just missing. But locked up. Encrypted. Held for ransom by criminals demanding a massive payout just to get them back.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the reality of ransomware. And it\u2019s getting worse.<\/p>\n<p>In the first quarter of 2025, ransomware attacks hit a new high. Up 84% compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no longer a case of \u201cif\u201d your business might be targeted\u2026 but \u201cwhen\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, two-thirds of businesses have been hit by ransomware in the last two years. It\u2019s the kind of stat that makes you stop and think: Is your business ready?<\/p>\n<p>Now, the good news (yes, there is some) is that there is a very effective way to protect your business: Immutable backup storage.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll explain what that is in a second.<\/p>\n<p>First, a quick refresher on ransomware. It\u2019s a type of cyberattack where criminals gain access to your systems, encrypt your files, and then demand a ransom payment to unlock them.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nasty stuff.<\/p>\n<p>And these attacks don\u2019t just target your day-to-day files anymore. According to recent research, 96% of businesses that were hit by ransomware in the last two years saw their backups targeted too.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right. The attackers know about that safety net you thought would save you. And they\u2019re gunning for it.<\/p>\n<p>This is where immutable backup storage comes in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImmutable\u201d means unchangeable. With immutable storage, once your backup data is written, it can\u2019t be edited, deleted, or overwritten. Even by someone with admin access.<\/p>\n<p>That means if a ransomware attacker does manage to get into your system, they still can\u2019t tamper with these backups. It\u2019s like putting your most important information into a vault, locking it up, and throwing away the key\u2026 except you still have a secure way to access it when you really need it.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, businesses achieved this by storing backups on devices that were physically disconnected from the network. What we call \u201cair-gapped\u201d storage.<\/p>\n<p>But these days, we\u2019ve got smarter, cloud-based options that offer the same level of protection without the need for bulky hardware or complex routines.<\/p>\n<p>So, why isn\u2019t every business using immutable backups?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a great question. Even though 81% of IT professionals say it\u2019s the best way to protect against ransomware, only 59% of businesses are using it. And that\u2019s a worry.<\/p>\n<p>Today, security hardening alone isn\u2019t enough. Firewalls, security software, and careful user permissions are all part of the picture. But if ransomware gets through (and often, it does), your last line of defense is your backups.<\/p>\n<p>They need to be untouchable.<\/p>\n<p>I call it having a \u201cbreach mentality\u201d. Working on the assumption that an attack will happen at some point. That means preparing for recovery, not just prevention.<\/p>\n<p>Immutable backup storage is one of the smartest investments you can make right now. When the worst happens, being able to restore your data quickly and safely (without paying a ransom) can be the difference between a bad day\u2026 and business-ending disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Got questions about how to get started with immutable storage or want help reviewing your backup strategy? My team and I can help. Get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ransomware attacks \u2013 where hackers steal your data and demand a ransom to give it back \u2013 are skyrocketing. You need to have the very best protection in place to keep your data secure. 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